The Building Blocks of Scouting

Scouting is based on life skills education, leadership development, citizenship, and values training. Its unique methods of program presentation are designed to help build youth with strong character who are physically fit and prepared to be good citizens.

Advancement
The Boy Scouts of America provides recognition for Scout achievements. The
advancement program allows Scouts to progress from rank to rank.

Community Organizations and Scouting Councils
Scouting teaches skills that help youth develop into quality citizens.
Organizations that are interested in nurturing youth for the betterment
of the community will find Scouting to be a positive form of community
outreach.

Personal Growth
Scout-age boys experience dramatic physical and emotional growth. Scouting
offers them opportunities to channel much of that change into productive
endeavors and to find the answers to many of their questions.

Leadership
Boy Scouts is a boy-led, boy-run organization, but the boys must be
trained to be leaders. One of the Scoutmaster's most important responsibilities...

The Order of the Arrow
The Order of the Arrow serves as Scouting's National Honor Society. More
than 176,000 members strong, the Order recognizes Scouts and Scouters who
best exemplify the Scout Oath and Law in their daily lives

The Outdoors
Scouting provides many opportunities for young men ages 11 through 17 to
help plan and participate in rugged outdoor adventures. From day hikes to
camporees and summer camp, the troop plans activities that match the interests and abilities of the Scouts

The Patrol Method
Patrols are the building blocks of a Boy Scout troop. A patrol is a small
group of boys who are similar in age, development, and interests. Working
together as a team, patrol members share the responsibility for the patrol's
success.

Scouting's Values
Scouting is a values-based program with its own code of conduct. The
Scout Oath and Law help instill the values of good conduct, respect for...

Disabilities Awareness - Serving Scouts With Disabilities
The basic premise of Scouting for youth with special needs is that every
boy wants to participate fully and be respected like every other member of
the troop. While there are, by necessity, troops exclusively composed of
Scouts with disabilities, experience has shown that Scouting usually
succeeds best when every boy is part of a patrol in a regular troop